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About Ulster University

Ulster University has an international reputation for teaching excellence and provides a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment to live and study. Join a diverse community of over 30,000 students from more than 70 countries and enjoy a truly global experience.  

Recognised as  University of the Year, 2024 by Times Higher Education Awards and ranked as a Top 50 UK University  (Times Good University Guide, 2026 ), Ulster University is the biggest university in Northern Ireland,  located  across three distinct campus locations in Belfast, Derry- Londonderry  and Coleraine. Ulster  maintains  three other branch locations in the cities of London,  Birmingham  and Manchester. Together these academic communities offer a wide range of programmes, pioneering research, and a vibrant learning environment. With a strong focus on industry needs, employability and innovation, Ulster University empowers students to shape their future from day one.   

 

Campus locations  

Belfast, a UNESCO City of Music and one of the top 50  best cities in the world to visit (Time Out, 2025),   offers a vibrant and exciting student experience. The campus  is located in  the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, the cultural centre of the city, known for its art, music,  restaurants  and creative energy. Renowned for the warmth of its welcome, Belfast provides an outstanding student lifestyle. The  state-of-the-art  campus supports a wide range of subjects including art, computing, engineering, business, politics, law, communication, sport, architecture, hospitality, event management,  photography  and animation, making it a creative and modern place to live and learn.  

Derry~Londonderry is the capital of the North West, where culture, creativity and community come together. Our Derry~Londonderry location sits in the middle of the city, close to stunning coastal scenery and only a short  distance  from idyllic Donegal.   It’s  one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, with lots going on, from world-famous festivals and live music to filming locations from the Netflix hit series of ‘Derry Girls’.  Study everything from law and medicine to music, drama, Irish, cinematic arts, computing,  engineering  and business.   

Coleraine offers an ideal setting for students who enjoy the outdoors. The stunning coastline, shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, includes Portstewart Strand, which was named BestBeach in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times, 2025). Students enjoy  state-of-the-art  sports facilities, and industry-standard learning environments like a fully functional newsroom, model  pharmacy  and optometry clinic. Degrees here include journalism, digital media, psychology, optometry, geography, environmental science, pharmacy, English, history, tourism and teaching.   

About Ulster University

Ulster University has an international reputation for teaching excellence and provides a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment to live and study. Join a diverse community of over 30,000 students from more than 70 countries and enjoy a truly global experience.  

Recognised as  University of the Year, 2024 by Times Higher Education Awards and ranked as a Top 50 UK University  (Times Good University Guide, 2026 ), Ulster University is the biggest university in Northern Ireland,  located  across three distinct campus locations in Belfast, Derry- Londonderry  and Coleraine. Ulster  maintains  three other branch locations in the cities of London,  Birmingham  and Manchester. Together these academic communities offer a wide range of programmes, pioneering research, and a vibrant learning environment. With a strong focus on industry needs, employability and innovation, Ulster University empowers students to shape their future from day one.   

 

Campus locations  

Belfast, a UNESCO City of Music and one of the top 50  best cities in the world to visit (Time Out, 2025),   offers a vibrant and exciting student experience. The campus  is located in  the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, the cultural centre of the city, known for its art, music,  restaurants  and creative energy. Renowned for the warmth of its welcome, Belfast provides an outstanding student lifestyle. The  state-of-the-art  campus supports a wide range of subjects including art, computing, engineering, business, politics, law, communication, sport, architecture, hospitality, event management,  photography  and animation, making it a creative and modern place to live and learn.  

Derry~Londonderry is the capital of the North West, where culture, creativity and community come together. Our Derry~Londonderry location sits in the middle of the city, close to stunning coastal scenery and only a short  distance  from idyllic Donegal.   It’s  one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, with lots going on, from world-famous festivals and live music to filming locations from the Netflix hit series of ‘Derry Girls’.  Study everything from law and medicine to music, drama, Irish, cinematic arts, computing,  engineering  and business.   

Coleraine offers an ideal setting for students who enjoy the outdoors. The stunning coastline, shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, includes Portstewart Strand, which was named BestBeach in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times, 2025). Students enjoy  state-of-the-art  sports facilities, and industry-standard learning environments like a fully functional newsroom, model  pharmacy  and optometry clinic. Degrees here include journalism, digital media, psychology, optometry, geography, environmental science, pharmacy, English, history, tourism and teaching.   

Available programmes

University information

Bachelor

1000+
3+
6+
80+
110+
59+

Master

3+
6+
80+
110+
59+

19,775
77%
23%
5,155
29%
71%
1,215
51%
49%

Cost of Living

Northern Ireland offers a welcoming, affordable and safe place to study, where you can focus on your education without the financial pressures common in larger UK cities. Everyday essentials, transport and accommodation tend to be more manageable here, giving you greater freedom to enjoy your time at university.

  • Belfast is the most affordable student town or city in the UK (Natwest Student Living Index, 2024)
  • Northern Ireland has the lowest student cost of living in the UK (National Student Money Survey, 2025)
  • Voted best University in UK for Value for Money (Student Crowd, 2025)
Accommodation
$6,670
Food
$2,600
Transport
$950
Utilities
$2,360

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

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Rankings & Ratings

Ulster University is one of the top public universities in Belfast, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=609 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #551-600
  • 2017
    #601-650
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #601-650
  • 2020
    #601-650
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #651-700
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #=498
  • 2025
    #=559
  • 2026
    #=609

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #551-600
  • 2017
    #601-650
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #601-650
  • 2020
    #601-650
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #651-700
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #=498
  • 2025
    #=559
  • 2026
    #=609

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